NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

AOC-CV-100 — Civil Summons

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01 PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL INFORMATION
02 CASE CAPTION
03 SUMMONS DETAILS
04 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4Summons — issuance & service
Rule 4(a)Summons form requirements
Rule 4(j)Methods of service
Rule 12(a)30-day response deadline
AOC-CV-100Revised form

FILING NOTES

  • The summons must be issued by the Clerk of Court — this form prepares your draft
  • Defendant has 30 days from service to answer (Rule 12(a))
  • Personal service: sheriff or process server delivers in person
  • Certified mail: must be signed for by defendant
  • Service by publication: only when other methods exhausted; requires court order
  • File proof of service (return) with the Clerk after service is completed

WHAT GETS GENERATED

  • Civil Summons with full case caption
  • Defendant notice with 30-day response deadline
  • Service method indication
  • Certificate of Service
  • Court-ready PDF — letter size (8.5" × 11")

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